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Service Rating:Isle of Wight
3* Royal Esplanade Hotel, Ryde: Osborne House, Sandown, Ryde, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Quarr Abbey, The Needles & Yarmouth
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Isle of Wight
The Royal Esplanade Hotel is Victorian grade II listed, is located in the prime position along the esplanade at the foot of the pier and is within walking distance of beautiful sandy beaches, Ryde’s pretty little Harbour, and the towns’ many boutique shops and eateries. Visit Queen Victoria's family home: Osborne House, and explore the classic seaside towns of Sandown and Ryde. Journey through the Isle of Wight countryside on board the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, and visit Quarr Abbey. Journey along the impressive military road with stunning views along the coast, visit the Island's most famous landmark: The Needles, and the picturesque harbour town of Yarmouth. ROYAL ESPLANADE HOTEL, RYDE *** Sunday 12 July 2026 6 Days £820 per person sharing a twin/double room Limited rooms with no single supplement Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £15 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Ferry Crossings Porterage 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Osborne House Isle of Wight Steam Railway JourneyITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and travel to the south coast to catch the ferry to the Isle of Wight, arriving at the 3* Royal Esplanade Hotel with time to settle in before dinner. The Victorian grade II listed hotel is located in the prime position along the esplanade at the foot of the pier and is within walking distance of beautiful sandy beaches, Ryde's pretty little Harbour, and the towns' many boutique shops and eateries.
|Day 2
Today we visit one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight, Queen Victoria's family home: Osborne House. After first visiting Osborne, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. Ornate furnishings and artefacts from The Royal Collection fill rooms and corridors where Victoria entertained heads of state, inventors, princes and princesses, and ruled the vast British Empire.
|Day 3
This morning, we visit the classic seaside town of Sandown, with its pier and miles of golden sand. We return to the hotel for the afternoon at leisure in Ryde.
|Day 4
Today we board the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for a nostalgic trip through the countryside. On our return to the hotel we visit Quarr Abbey, home to Benedictine Monks. The Abbey is situated within 200 beautiful acres of pasture, woodlands, coastline and formal gardens, with a visitor centre, tea room and medieval ruins to explore.
|Day 5
This morning, we enjoy a scenic drive around the Island, journey along the coast to the Needles, followed by time at leisure in Yarmouth.
|Day 6
We catch the ferry and make our way home, arriving back late afternoon.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | 09:35 | 15:25 |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | 09:45 | 15:15 |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | 08:45 | 16:15 |
| Hitchin S St Marys Sq | 09:55 | 15:05 |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | 09:20 | 15:40 |
| Royston Bus Station | 09:15 | 15:45 |
| South Mimms | 10:45 | 13:30 |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | 09:30 | 15:30 |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | 10:15 | 14:45 |
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